Date

Name

Description

January 9 (Saturday)

«Schadrets»

The traditional celebration of the Old New Year with a generous kutia and with the participation of disguised characters and fortune-telling.

February 13 (Saturday)

«Hramnitsy»

An ancient holiday, which is considered to be the day of the first meeting of winter and summer. “Sretensky” candle was an obligatory attribute of the holiday, which had been consecrated in the church and kept in the house for a year. 

March 13 (Saturday)

«Maslenitsa»

An ancient pre-spring holiday associated with the cult of nature. This is the celebration of the winter farewell, expectation of early spring, future bountiful harvest and wellness.

March 14 (Sunday)

« Forgiveness Sunday»

The last day of the Maslenitsa, when each person asked for forgiveness from all relatives and neighbors.

March 27 (Saturday)

«Hukanie viasny»

An ancient holiday of calling for spring. You will be able to hear the traditional songs called “viasnianky”.

April 4

(Sunday)

«Kamayedzitsa»

A traditional holiday of spring welcoming. It is dedicated to the bear.

April 24

(Saturday)

«Yurya»

An annual ancient holiday of agricultural calendar. People started to graze the herd this day, because there was a belief of a special miraculous dew on the grass (“yurieva” dew).

May 30

(Sunday)

«Rusalny tydzen»

An ancient holiday of spring ending and starting of summer. This is the day of trees and flowers honoring.

July 10 (Saturday)

«Kupallie»

Carrying out an ancient ceremony with traditional singing, round dances, weaving wreaths and searching for “paparats-kvetka”.

August 7 (Saturday)

« Zazhynki»

An ancient agricultural tradition dedicated to the beginning of harvesting. Carrying out the ritual, people aimed to get a bountiful harvest.

August 14

(Sunday)

«Spasauka-lasauka»

The celebration of the Apple Feast of the Saviour (Apple Spas). Every visitor will be able to consecrate fruits and vegetables and to participate in an interactive festive program.

August 28 (Saturday)

«Dazhynki»

August ceremony, which demonstrates how the real work was carried out in the field.

September 18 (Saturday)

«Bagach»

An ancient agricultural holiday, which is celebrated after the harvesting.

October 16 (Saturday)

«Pakrowsky kirmash»

Autumn holiday in honor of the end of field work. Dancing, games and entertainment events.

November 28 (Sunday)

«Pilipawskiya viachorki»

The holiday of the autumn-winter period dedicated to housekeeping. Spinning workshops with traditional games and entertainment.

December 26 (Sunday)

«Kaliady»

Carrying out an ancient Christmas carol ritual with traditional singing and round dances.